Photographer: Giovanni Simeone
Code: PBC490298
Guerrero Negro, a town with 10,000 residents, got its name from a whaling ship, the "Black Warrior," that ran aground nearby in the mid-1800s during the era when American whalers hunted whales for oil. The town owes its existence to the world's largest saltworks, producing 30% of the global salt output. Visitors can tour the facility, where 28,000 tons of salt are harvested daily. Guerrero Negro also offers boat excursions to observe Gray Whales and explore the white sand dunes deposited by the Pacific. The area's diverse avifauna, including migratory species from Canada, the United States, and Chile, is attracted to the abundant food in the lagoon's shallow waters and the minimal human presence.
Hidden among the folds of the desert, the majestic Solitude Dunes in Guerrero Negro reveal a surreal and captivating panorama. This sandy area is the result of a long geological process. The constant wind from the Gulf of California has shaped the sand over thousands of years, creating dunes that stretch for kilometers, characterized by sinuous and delicate forms.
